Davidson County Board of Education accepts Ashley Carroll's resignation after vehicle accident

The Davidson County Board of Education convened on April 14, 2025, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. The meeting was called to order by the board chair, who addressed the recent resignation of former board member Ms. Ashley Carroll.

The chair informed attendees that Ms. Carroll had resigned following a car accident on April 9, which was reported to the board on April 10. Legal counsel, Mr. Hunt, communicated with Ms. Carroll's legal team throughout the day, leading to her immediate resignation being accepted by the board. This resignation has created a vacancy on the board, and the chair noted that the board will initiate the process to appoint a new member to serve the remainder of Ms. Carroll's term, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 115C-37F. Further details regarding this appointment process will be shared at a later date.

Following this announcement, the board moved into a closed session to discuss confidential matters, including pending litigation involving the Davidson County Board of Education. The chair called for a motion to enter closed session, which was made and seconded, with unanimous approval from the board members present.

The meeting highlighted the board's commitment to addressing the vacancy and ensuring continuity in governance while also protecting the confidentiality of ongoing legal matters. Further updates on the appointment process and litigation discussions are anticipated in future meetings.